1999 BMW 740 alternator

1999 BMW 740
99,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SIMON.SH
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I just replaced the alternator after it went dead on me but after installing 2 different rebuilt alternators I still have the charging warnning light on on both occasions I checked the battery is being charged and alternator is charging properly and the belt tension is tight enough what is causing the warning light to turn on and how can I get rid of this light?
May 1, 2008 at 6:46 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Sounds like the instrument cluster has a failure. Repost if you want to replace the cluster and get the lamp to go out.
May 1, 2008 at 8:10 PM
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